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74th Republic Day celebrations in V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved for executing 8 CSR Projects by VOC Port at a total cost of Rs.184.15 Lakhs
The 74th Republic Day has been celebrated by V.O.Chidambaranar Port in a grand manner at Port’s School ground at 08:00 Hrs. on 26.01.2022.
Shri T.K. Ramachandran, I.A.S., Chairman, unfurled the National flag and took salute from the contingent of CISF, Port Fire Service and Port School’s NCC cadets. In his Republic Day message, Shri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, Chairman, V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority, stated that the ‘Constitution of India’ is infused with Fundamental Rights and the framework for the Government to function in a transparent & accountable manner.
He also stated that the Port is taking all efforts to augment the cargo handling infrastructure by implementing several projects like Widening of the Port’s entrance from 153 m to 230 m. Conversion of Berth No.9 as Container Terminal, providing link conveyors at Coal Jetty-I & II and North Cargo Berth-I and Mechanisation & Dredging of North Cargo Berth-III.
He further stated that Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has committed that, by the year 2030, all the Major Ports are to be made fully self-sustainable on electricity. As a part of the above commitment, V.O.Chidambaranar Port has taken up a number of initiatives like 400 KW Rooftop Solar Power Plants, 5 MW Ground Based Solar Power plant and 2 MW Wind Power. On completion of the above projects, VOC Port will be the first Major Port in India to meet its entire energy demand through indigenous renewable sources and will be the first Green Port of India.
He also conveyed that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved for executing 8 CSR Projects by VOC Port at a total cost of Rs.184.15 Lakhs;
1.Aqua Sports Centre at Tuticorin Beach near Camp – II at a cost of Rs.45.46 Lakhs
2.Financial Assistance for protection of Environment & Wildlife at a cost of Rs.33 Lakhs,
3.Financial Assistance for Creation of a State-of-the-art interpretation centre for Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary at a cost of Rs.59 Lakhs
4. Financial Assistance for renovation of Mullakadu Primary Health Centre at a cost of Rs.10 Lakhs
5.Financial Assistance to provide uniform tablets for students for Dr. J. Jayalalitha Fisheries University at a cost of Rs.29 Lakhs
6.Emergency OPD Treatment to outsiders at Port Hospital at a cost of Rs.1.72 Lakhs
7.Financial Assistance for conducting sports coaching camp at a cost of Rs.55,000/-
8.Financial Assistance for Development of Greenbelt at VOC Port Estate at a cost of Rs.5.42 Lakhs
He also acknowledged the dedicated services, support and cooperation extended by the employees, Officers, Trade Unions, and Stakeholders for the growth achieved by V.O.Chidambaranar Port in the recent past.
As the part of the celebration, Shri T.K. Ramachandran, I.A.S., Chairman, distributed the Traffic Performance Awards for the year 2021-22 for exemplary performance of Steamer Agents, Stevedores, Container Vessel Operators, Container Liners, Container Freight Stations, Custom House Agents, Exporters, Importers and Business Partners. He distributed the Meritorious Awards to the officers and staff of various Departments of Port. He also inaugurated the new Beach Volleyball court at the Port’s school ground.
The above details were released in the Press Release by V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, today.
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